To make sure maintenance processes run as smoothly as possible, you need intelligent distribution and storage concepts for spare parts. Airlines aim to avoid or minimize the downtime costs resulting from AOG (Aircraft On Ground) times and regular maintenance, upkeep and overhauls. In this context the main objectives are to ensure rapid procurement of all necessary parts and a smooth, reliable spare parts supply.

The challenges facing spare parts logistics in the aviation industry are not only the large dimensions of the parts and the huge number of variants, but also the complexity of procurement channels. There are often long distances to be overcome. The primary task of a spare parts logistics system is therefore requirements planning. This planning process must ensure an optimum balance between inventory and capital commitment. In addition, the low-cost and process-optimized provision of spare parts lays the foundations for a smooth, reliable integration of parts.

We are experts when it comes to optimizing inventory while safeguarding fast supplies. Our range of services for spare parts logistics includes:

• Carrying out inventory analyses (ABC analyses)
• Drawing up definitions of requirements
• Identification of time-critical and AOG-critical parts
• Part-differentiated optimization of spare parts logistics
• Quantifying potential for improvement
• Analysis and synchronization of the information flow

We also for example optimize the material flow and stock management and develop contingency strategies for the rapid, reliable supply of spare parts.